HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Area golfers advance in District 3 championships

Waynesboro qualified two golfers to the 2013 District 3-AAA Boys Championship, and both made the cut after the first day of competition at the 6,608-yard, par-72 Briarwood East Course.

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Posted Oct. 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Posted Oct. 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM

YORK — Waynesboro qualified two golfers to the 2013 District 3-AAA Boys Championship, and both made the cut after the first day of competition at the 6,608-yard, par-72 Briarwood East Course.

Tyler Bricker finished the first 18 holes in a two-way tie for 12th place with a score of 39-36—75. Teammate Nick Franki is in a three-way tie for 14th place with a 39-36—76 after the first day.

The cut was 80.

“Tyler and Nick are in a great position,” said Waynesboro coach Ryan Henderson. “Both faced adversity during the round and both found a way to persevere and get it done. If they post similar numbers on Saturday, we could be going to regionals.”

Ryan Dornes of Manheim Township leads the field of 33 golfers who made the cut with a 38-31—69 after the first round.

The second round was scheduled to begin at 10:50 this morning.

In the girls’ district championship, Greencastle-Antrim’s Ellie Kotrady and Waynesboro’s Erika Cauffman both made the cut. Kotrady finished with 42-42—84 and is in a three-way tie for 10th place. Cauffman carded 45-44—89 and is tied for 16th place, one stroke ahead of the cut.

“Ellie played real solid from tee to green today,” G-A coach Jeremy Eby said. “She putted very well and we’re excited about her position in trying to qualify for regionals.”

Allison Cooper of Central Dauphin leads after the first day after shooting even-par.

“Erika picked a great time to break 90 for the first time,” Henderson said. “Her 89 was the exact number she had to shoot to make the cut for day two. The expression on her face was priceless.

“I am excited for all three players.”

A total of 16 girls will vie for a spot in the regional championship. Eight of the 16 advancing golfers are from Mid-Penn Conference teams, including three from Central Dauphin.

The next step is the PIAA East Region Golf Championships on Oct. 15 and 16 at Golden Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood.

The top eight District 3-AAA girls and top 16 AAA boys advance to the regional championships.